Matthew Roloff

Background

Matthew James Roloff is an American television personality who also wears the hat of an author, farmer, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur. He was born in San Francisco, California, on October 7, 1961. He was born with diastrophic dysplasia, a type of degenerative dwarfism. His parents are Ron and Peggy Roloff, and they are of average height like his sister, Ruth. Roloff’s brother, Sam, also has diastrophic dysplasia.

In 1982, Roloff appeared in the “Little People” documentary. In 1985, he played an Ewok in the Star Wars movie “Ewoks: The Battle for Endor.” In 1990, Roloff bought a 34-acre farmhouse in Helvetia, Oregon, and on this land, the Roloffs built the Roloff Farm. This farm, which features a pirate ship on a lake, a three-story treehouse, a medieval castle, a mine shaft, a volleyball court, tunnels, and a soccer field, is open to the public and records about 30,000 visitors annually. In 2010, the family expanded the farm by purchasing an 80-acre property next to it. In 2006, “Little People, Big World” premiered. The show is based on the Roloffs. The show has been running since 2006, and as of 2020, Roloff had appeared in 259 episodes, 59 of which he executive produced. In 2012, the Roloffs appeared in a special “Little People, Big World: Wedding Farm.” Roloff is a great motivational speaker and member of the National Speakers Association. He has also authored three books.

Roloff is a successful entrepreneur and T.V. personality. He married Amy Knight in 1987, and they were divorced in 2016. They have four children together. Roloff shares his success with his family and friends.